Check Microsoft Teams is up to date
January 8, 2021
The University has been made aware of a recently disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Teams that Microsoft fixed in October 2020. Microsoft Teams should automatically receive software updates directly from Microsoft to keep you up to date with the latest version. However, we have information that suggests that some devices (running Microsoft Windows or Apple macOS) …
New macOS update coming soon
October 29, 2020
Upgrading macOS Apple have announced a new version of macOS – 11.0 Big Sur. While an official release date is not yet known, we would strongly recommend that users do not perform the upgrade until the impact of the changes are fully assessed. The new operating system could affect the use of some key University …
Upgrading to macOS Catalina
January 6, 2020
Apple computer users may be aware that a new version of macOS (10.15 Catalina) was released a last year. The update introduces changes that affect the use of some key University software due to compatibility with the new system. macOS Catalina has now been available for a number of months. There are now less compatibility …
Quality Azureance presentation No.2
July 18, 2019
A highly anticipated presentation by an industry leader in DevOps and Microsoft Gold Partner Richard Fennell, Chief Technology Officer at Black Marble Ltd is filling the diaries at the University of Nottingham. Quality Azureance No.2 – Tuesday, 23 July 2019 – Lecture Hall A03, Teaching and Learning Building, University Park. Improving your System Resilience with …
Summer upgrades in Lecture Theatres and Teaching Rooms
August 23, 2017
Earlier this month, we alerted users to the programme of work being undertaken by Information Services to upgrade PCs in lecture theatres and teaching rooms to Windows 10. We’re also introducing further changes to IT equipment and software in learning spaces that will benefit staff and students. Changes to screen annotation One of the advantages …
Windows 10 is coming to campus near you
August 22, 2017
Changes to Windows operating system in open access areas This summer Information Services will be undertaking a programme of work to install Windows 10 on all PCs located in open access areas including libraries, cafes, computer rooms, lecture theatres and teaching rooms ready for the start of the 2017/18 academic session. This upgrade ensures that …
Changes to Windows logon in lecture theatres and teaching rooms
August 21, 2017
Windows 10 upgrade 2017 This summer, Information Services is undertaking a programme of work to upgrade lecture theatre and teaching room PCs to Windows 10. As part of this upgrade, a new method of logging into lectern PCs will be implemented from 15 August 2017. This will apply to existing Windows 7 lectern PCs whilst …
Office 365 training courses available for staff
August 2, 2017
Now available – new Office 365 courses for UoN staff. Earlier this year, Information Services ran a series of workshops for University of Nottingham staff with the aim of familiarising colleagues across UK campuses with the the many features and applications of Office 365. Over 700 staff attended the roadshow sessions and are now starting …
UoN Office 365 – Supporting project teams
May 25, 2017
This is the third in our series of blogs looking at how UoN staff can best use the range of 0ffice 365 tools in our University workplace. Today’s blog focusses upon how Darren Flynn, Teaching & Learning Librarian in LRLR got started with Office 365 by using online applications to co-operate and share as part …
IT Videos for students
October 17, 2016
Introducing our new IT videos for new and returning students. These short ‘how to’ videos will help you get to grips with our basic services. Find out how to use printers, connect to eduroam, get IT help and download free software.